Bank charges
Looking to lower your bank charges? Here’s what you can do
Follow these five tips to avoid unnecessary bank charges.
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Discover how we’re supporting Switzerland and everyone who lives here – with passion, logic and a clear mission! Our stories tell you more about the people who do their best every day for the environment, society and our business success. Look forward to exciting stories, explore fascinating backgrounds and get useful tips for everyday life.
Our expert tips to answer your questions
Whether you’re interested in science, sustainability, health or saving money – our team of experts is on hand with practical tips and tricks.
Biodiversity
What you can do to promote biodiversity
There are plenty of things we can all easily do to promote biodiversity: Planting a flower meadow, hanging up a bird box, digging less in the garden.
Time stress
Five ways to reduce leisure stress
Never before have we in Switzerland had so much free time as we do today. And yet, we are more stressed than ever. This was the finding of a study conducted by the Gottlieb Duttweiler Institute. Time researcher and psychologist Marc Wittmann explains how you can relax.
Removing scratches
How to remove scratches using oil and lemon juice
Is your favourite furniture showing signs of wear and tear? Have those boisterous children scratched your parquet floor? There’s no need to roll out the heavy equipment!
Upcycling
Home-made make-up remover pads
Is your towel getting worn out and stained? Then transform it into make-up remover pads! Upcycling is the magic word.
Retirement planning
Gradual retirement – how to make it work
Don’t want to work full-time until you’re 65, but feel that early retirement will cost you too much money? Then gradual retirement could be answer. Here’s a checklist for you.
Reusing teabags
What you can do with used teabags
Used teabags have a wealth of potential uses. Not only do they dispel unpleasant odours, you can also use them as fertiliser for plants or even to light fires.
Valuable ingredients
Why you should never throw away eggshells
Eggshells contain lots of calcium, making them far too good to throw away with your organic waste. What’s more, a little skill is all it takes to turn them into pretty accessories.
Quick to prepare
Do frozen vegetables contain fewer vitamins?
We bring colourful Swiss vegetables to your plate in the middle of winter. And dispel five myths surrounding frozen food.
Finances
How women can improve their retirement planning
Women’s career paths are often different to those of men. In some cases, this has considerable consequences for their retirement planning. Four case studies with suggested solutions.
Is it actually true ...
Does everyone need reading glasses at some point?
Yes, from around the age of 40, everyone gradually has difficulty seeing clearly at close range. Why does this happen?
Finances
What’s the best way to protect my wealth against inflation?
Inflation erodes the value of your savings. How best to arm yourself against it.